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Im trying to make something simmilar to Ommegang Abbey ale tomorrow and was wondering what you think about this recipe. 11 lbs Bel. Pale Malt 1 lb Munich Malt 1 lb Special B (Mash 15 min at 144 and 60 min at 152. Sparge at 170) 1lb Corn sugar .5lb Light DME 1OZ Hallertauer for...

So as long as I dont mind slightly warmer beer and changing my CO2 pressure (and dealing with a little extra foam on occasion), I should be able to ferment and lagger in the kegerator? Not ideal, I know, but better than nothing!

I just purchased a 8 cu ft chest freezer that I plan to add a Johnson controler to it so I can put 3 or so kegs in there. I was also hoping to use this to lagger (mostly for an oktoberfest) as well. Is there anyway to handel the temperature requirements for both of these conditions in one...

I brewed this Blue Moon clone 3 weeks ago (as my third batch as well) and after 1 week in the bottle its already very good and close to blue moon. It comes out very clear when warm, but I like how it looks with some chill haze on it. It wasnt very hard to make at all. Type: Extract...

So I brewed up an IPA this weekend, and now am worried its going to be a bit too bitter. Beer Smith puts it at 63.4 and I was looking to get in the mid 40s. I had 4 lbs of light DME and 1.5 lbs Wheat DME, along with 1 lb of crystal as a partial mash. 1 oz Amarillo at 60 min, 1.5 centenial at...